Tombstone Estate

[Doc Holliday]

Location: Planet Marne, Champagne System, Gallic Space

After a long trip from Omicron Delta, John Holliday arrived at Marne with a shipment of iridium. He was greeted by the trade and commerce minister, Monsieur Melchais de'Gris.

"Bonjour, Ambassador. It is good to meet you. Welcome to Marne," came over the ship's com.
"And a bonjour to you too, Monsieur,'' replied Doc, "it is good to be back."
"I see you have brought us iridium. We will make immediate and good use of it so please, feel free to dock. I will join you as we have set up a small colony area for your people," explained de'Gris.
"A colony?" asked Doc, "all we needed was an office but thank you."
"Oui, Monsieur," continued de'Gris, "it has a large hangar and landing area for your people."
John Holliday said nothing further and landed planet side. As the ground crews began unloading his ship, the two men met.

"We have much to talk about and much for you to see, Monsieur," said de'Gris as they began a slow walk to an awaiting limousine. "It is very good to have the TAZ as friends. All of your people will be treated as VIP's when they are here."
"Really, Mr. de'Gris, all of that isn't necessary," explained Doc, "we're just working folk like much of the people here are. We come with things you need and we will leave with some of what you produce."

The two men stopped at the door of the limousine, "I don't think you realize, Monsieur, what your presence means. We have needed this for some time. It will make fighting for our freedom against the King that much easier."
They then got into the limo and headed for the complex that was set up for them. Much was discussed en route over a drink. Each man got to know the other and a few jokes were exchanged. Mutual hatred of Aurelia DeFrance was also exchanged. Eventually, they arrived at the complex where a security detail was awaiting them.

Mechais de'Gris then motioned with a hand to the area. It was a sizeable plot of land with a large office building and some smaller ones.
"Monsieur Ambassador, your complex," he said. John was in awe as he gazed about his surroundings. He never expected this nor was such an elaborate set up needed but he wasn't about to refuse it.
"You will find the buildings partially furnished," he explained, "we didn't want to leave them empty but we figured you would all want your own creative touch."

They entered the office complex. It was a new building and some workers were inside doing finishing touches on electrical fittings and such. De'Gris said little as he waited for some word of approval from his guest as did the security detail.
"If you aren't satisfied, Monsieur, we can do something else," he explained a bit nervously to the Ambassador.
John Holliday just turned and replied, "Oh no, Monsieur, this will be more than sufficient. Keep in mind, our TAZ offices are on a Skyhook in Baffin. This is a kingdom in comparison. Right now I'm just deciding which room I want my office in."

Eventually, he picked a large room with a large window array overlooking the complex with the hangar and landing pad in the distance. It was furnished with a desk, comfortable chair, a com system, a round meeting table and four chairs. A door in the back led to a large chamber which became his personal quarters. He sat in the chair and began to nod, "My home away from home." He then pulled a picture from his coat pocket and set it at the head of his desk:



Mr. de'Gris turned it slightly to look at it himself, "Mrs. Holliday I presume?"
"Oui," answered Doc with a nod.
"She is beautiful, Monsieur," added Mr. de'Gris, "I look forward to meeting her one day."
Doc smiled, "it will be some time. She is 7 months pregnant and doesn't travel right now. But, one day, Monsieur."
"Ooh, congratulations then Ambassador," he immediately answered.

The party then headed out where they would tour the city and have a state lunch. John Holliday was tired after his lengthy trip and after the lunch, he returned to his new quarters where he slept until a late dinner with Mr. de'Gris.

*more to come*

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